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Classic Aeron Chair by Herman Miller
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Classic Aeron Chair by Herman Miller
designed by Don Chadwick and Bill Stumpf
Aeron is the godfather of the ergonomic office chair revolution. Designed by Bill Stumpf and released in the 90s, it became known as the dot.com chair. A younger, more tech savvy group of people had found an office chair of their own. To this day, the Aeron remains one of the best ergonomic chairs you can buy. It was the first, and it's still one of the best. Aeron is available in 3 sizes (chart) to best suit you.
What's To Like:
The Aeron Chair was described as "alien-looking" by some test groups when it first debuted, but they didn't realize those crazy kids wanted just that. The Aeron is unique to say the least, and comfortable and supportive to boot. It's also the first of its kind, so it scores originality points.
What's Not to Like:
If you're a larger person, there is a small flaw in the Aeron. The seat is edged with a curving hard plastic, and at the left and right edge it is upturned - that can be uncomfortable for some. Otherwise, this is a pretty sensational chair.
The Bottom Line:
A cutting-edge look and a serious commitment to comfort and support, all from the first of the breed. Bill Stumpf would go on to make the Embody Chair, but surpassing his original creation has often proved impossible for even the best ergonomic designers.
Also Available:
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The Herman Miller Aeron Chair is also known by the following manufacturer Item Numbers: AE111NN, AE211NN, AE111PW, AE211PW, AE113NN. AE213NN, AE113AW, AE213AW, AE113AF, AE213AF
Customer Satisfaction Rating
Rank: #1 in Office Chairs
Customer Rating:
Recommend to a Friend? 97%
Return Rate: 2.8%
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Customer Satisfaction Rating
Rank: #1 in Office Chairs
Customer Rating:
Recommend to a Friend? 97%
Return Rate: 2.8%
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Materials & Measurements
Patented Pellicle fabric conforms to the user's body and retains its original shape when unoccupied. The Aeron Chair is composed of 64 percent recyclable materials, including aluminum, steel, plastic, foam, and textile.
The Aeron Chair is available in three sizes. Please click here to see the Aeron Size Chart to see what size fits you best.
Size A:
Overall: 35.9" - 41" h x 25.75" w
Seat depth: 15.75"
Seat height: 14.38" - 19.5"
Seat width: 19"
Size B:
Overall: 36.1" - 42" h x 27" w
Seat depth: 17"
Seat height: 15" - 20.9"
Seat width: 20.25"
Size C:
Overall: 39.9" - 45" h x 28.25" w
Seat depth: 18.5"
Seat height: 15" - 20.9"
Seat width: 21.6"
The Herman Miller Aeron Chair is constructed in a way that's both environmentally friendly and intended to provide years of satisfying operation. Most of the material used in building each chair is recycled, and most can be recycled again (if you can bear to part with the chair). Because the patented mesh fabric returns easily to its original shape when the chair is empty, the fabric is especially durable and maintains its appearance even after years of regular use. People who've owned the chair for years still say they love it. Herman Miller's 12-year warranty for the Aeron Chair demonstrates the company's faith in the product. But the company's values are about more than the just the chair. They're about commitment to long-term benefits for customers, commitment to a style of work, and belief in a way of being.
For almost twenty years, people who work in offices have benefited from the Aeron Chair by Herman Miller. From the beginning, its ergonomic design and outstanding features destined it for popularity and, ultimately, a place in history. Sleek, stylish, shapely, and smart, the Aeron Chair offers engineered support that means comfort and promotes efficiency, productivity, and safety.
Considering the Aeron for your office? Call our extra-helpful, problem-solving sales team at 888-476-6278 if you have any questions at all.
Environmental Information
Aeron is made of 2/3 recycled content and is 94 percent recyclable. The chair is also MBDC Cradle to Cradle Silver and GREENGUARD certified.
Herman Miller is at the forefront of environmentally responsible manufacturing, and the Aeron Chair is produced in a way that minimizes its impact on the environment. Read more about Aeron and the Environment.
About The Manufacturer
Herman Miller is an industry leader in the integration of cutting edge technology to furniture and other household items to make everyday life more comfortable, convenient, and stylish. Herman Miller stands out at the forefront of such fields as ergonomic technologies, environmentally friendly manufacturing processes, and customizable furniture items.
In addition to producing some of the most outstanding office furniture in the world, Herman Miller has also taken on the responsibility of manufacturing some of the most celebrated furniture designs by some of the world's most famous designs. These "modern classics" include works by Charles and Ray Eames, George Nelson, and Isamu Noguchi. Herman Miller celebrates these famous mid-century designers' works through its extraordinarily precise manufacturing techniques and industry-leading green production processes.
Herman Miller is a global company with operations, sales offices, dealers, and licensees in more than 40 countries in North America, Asia/Pacific, Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Latin America, serving customers virtually anywhere in the world. Herman Miller is headquartered in Zeeland, Michigan, while manufacturing facilities are located in the U.S., China, Italy, and the United Kingdom.
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About The Designer
Bill Stumpf
Stumpf's association with Herman Miller began in 1970 when he joined the staff of the Herman Miller Research Corporation. After establishing his own firm in 1972, Stumpf created the Ergon chair, the first ergonomic work chair. Later, in collaboration with Don Chadwick, he produced the groundbreaking Equa and iconic Aeron chairs. He also was principal designer for the Ethospace system. "I enjoy myself, and I do it through design," Stumpf declared in an interview a few years ago.
"I love beauty, and I love the availability of beautiful things and useful things immediately around me." During his lifetime Stumpf- a key figure in Herman Miller's transformation into a research-based, problem-solving innovator- received numerous awards for this work. Most recently, he was named the winner of the 2006 National Design Award in Product Design, an award presented posthumously by the Smithsonian's Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum. Stumpf died in 2006.
Don Chadwick
Chadwick's love for furniture design goes back to his childhood, when his cabinetmaker grandfather taught him how to use the tools of the trade--hand tools that required skill, precision, and patience. Later, unlike the other industrial design students at UCLA in the mid-1950s, he focused on furniture. And after hearing a Charles and Ray Eames lecture there, Chadwick was convinced: Furniture offered designers, even industrial designers, the chance to use materials in new, innovative ways--and to make a "real difference" in people's lives.
"Most industrial designers don't take furniture design seriously," he says. "They're not trained to get into that kind of detail. It's too personal, too much like surgery. And besides, you have to be in love with this kind of work." He attributes at least some of this optimism to the "LA recklessness" he's experienced as a lifelong resident of Southern California. "There's less fear of failure out here, so people are more apt to take risks. It's fertile ground for innovation." For over two decades now, Chadwick has had a partner in recklessness. "Herman Miller isn't afraid to take chances on new ideas. That's why the company's been successful for so long, and that's one reason why it's challenging to work for them."
Read more about the Aeron Chair's designers and the story behind the iconic chair's creation.
Design Story
In 2000, Herman Miller established a relationship with Dr. Brock Walker, a former chiropractor and owner of a renowned back pain clinic, and who was now a consultant for various ergonomic industries, including the military, racing and aerospace corporations.
Dr. Walker: "I recognized a genuine passion and enthusiasm on Herman Miller's part in exploring emerging seating technologies for its customer base." So he paired with designers Bill Stumpf and Don Chadwick to work on the Aeron chair, with the goal of making Aeron the most comfortable and supportive chair on the market. To accomplish this, they came up with PostureFit.
Convenient Tilt Controls
Bill Dowell, head of Project Research at Herman Miller, on why PostureFit became so important to the design of the Aeron chair: "Our research shows that workers tend sit in a forward-leaning position, that is, slouch, during much of their day. This contributes to fatigue, backaches, headaches, and sometimes more serious health problems on the job."
"Until we met Brock, I hadn't seen a solution that promotes a healthy posture and addresses what we call the 'void,' that area behind the beltline between the person and the chair back. Brock's automotive and aerospace work in seating confirmed how critical it is to support this area."
Superior Lumbar Back Support
Unlike many office chairs that are designed to correct posture and straighten the spine, the Aeron chair with PostureFit was made to support normative sitting. So instead of forcing the back into an uncomfortable line, it supports it in the most comfortable position for as long as needed. Aeron had taken a huge step forward, according to designer Bill Stumpf: "Like Aeron, PostureFit's design reflects what we are learning about the human torso. In and of itself, I think PostureFit represents a positive, evolutionary, and exciting step forward. It's leading the next wave of ergonomics."
Pivoting, Adjustable Arms
Distinctive, Pioneering, Iconic. The Aeron Chair by Herman Miller is the office chair that defines all three. Created at Herman Miller by legendary designers Don Chadwick and Bill Stumpf, the Aeron Chair broke the mold, as well as all the rules. A commercial and artistic triumph, the Aeron Chair managed the unthinkable feat of being the best selling office chair of all time, as well as a featured piece in the Museum of Modern Art. It's also environmentally sustainable and constructed and planned to be the greenest most responsible chair ever. Buy the Aeron Chair today.
At the time of it's release, the Aeron chair was funny looking. It was sleek, devoid of foam or stuffing, and featured several design elements radically different from the average office chair. The Aeron chair's seat curved upwards at the edges, cradling the hips and creating a comfort pocket for the user. The lip of the seat curved downward, saving thighs from the wear and tear of eight-hour days at the desk, and increasing user circulation. The back of the chair didn't subscribe to straight lines either; it had been designed for support, curving inward to the small of the back then fanning out to the shoulders, keeping posture erect and comfort intact.
Aeron wasn't only newfangled; it was a handsome office chair with a groundbreaking design and a mathicng performance that's won it numerous design awards. Elegant steel structure supporting molded plastic, with leather accents on the arms. Aeron swiveled, bent, adjusted, and generally molded itself to the worker, the office, the busy day. The Aeron chair pulled off the feat of being unmistakably unique and endlessly adaptive, and over time it has become a pop culture icon. Get distinctive. Design and buy an Aeron today.
Shaped like a butterfly, PostureFit integrates seamlessly into the Aeron design, improving rather than marring it's artistic integrity.
PostureFit isn't the only design element pushing the Aeron chair to the cutting edge of ergonomic research; the first chair to get rid of the foam and padding was designed at every inch to be the most comfortable, intuitive, adaptable chair possible. The Aeron has a wide back contoured to take pressure off the spine, armrests angled for maximum comfort and natural positioning, and the Kinemat tilt system, which allows all of your joints to pivot, recline and lean naturally and easily. The Aeron chair isn't just a place to sit; it's a dialogue between your body and design that results in a kind of partner at work.
The pioneering spirit exhibited by Chadwick & Bill Stumpf isn't just about Aeron's ergonomics. Displayed in the Museum of Modern Art, the Aeron chair by Herman Miller broke all the rules of design and still managed to be beautiful, comfortable, and functional. Aeron is one of the world's only recognizable office chairs, representing taste, quality, beauty, excellence. The sloping arm rests, the curved and contoured backing, the flexing seat with a waterfall front, the material: the Aeron chair was a revolution. Be pioneering. Buy an Aeron today.
Today, this chair is an emblem of informed style. Graceful and symmetrical, it matches almost any office decor, yet it's distinctive in every setting, like a work of art. The look is classic and modern at once, with handsome colors and tones that indicate relaxed and confident professionalism. The design of the Herman Miller Aeron Chair uses no foam or stuffing, only an elemental palette of steel, leather, and molded plastic. Bases and frames are available in color combinations including graphite, titanium, smoke, and aluminum, with even more choices for the color of the upholstery. To those who use this chair, the allure is clear from the outset. And it only increases.
Individual choice is a hallmark of the Aeron Chair by Herman Miller. The diversity inherent in the human body - large, small, round, lean - was a deeply understood idea for the chair's original designers, who took care to ensure that the chair features no straight lines or edges. Select from three available chair sizes to accommodate people from petite to husky. Choose between models with various reclining and forward tilt features. Pick casters with varying traction and power that keeps the Aeron chair rolling smoothly on everything from hard wood to deep plush carpet.
Unlike traditional office chairs, the Herman Miller Aeron Chair authentically promotes the health of the user - so much so, in fact, that a great many buyers seek the out this chair simply for that one benefit. Taking into account the physical contours and natural mathematics of the body, the chair respects pivot points at the hips, knees, and ankles, distributing typical stresses of movement throughout the limbs and trunk to alleviate detrimental effects.
The chair's seat features a "waterfall" front, curving forward and downward to allow the thighs to rest easily instead of folding over a hard edge. Other design features assist with posture and circulation. Where some traditional chairs can actually contribute to fatigue, the Aeron Chair helps to preserve and increase the energy you bring to your work.
The Aeron Chair adjusts with a flexibility and suppleness that mirror the capability of the person sitting in it. Conceived as optimally adaptable for multiple users, it offers a number of separate features that the user can change as desired -- and to a precise degree. These include the position of the arms, the tilt of the seat, the height of the seat, and the level of lumbar support. Set these features, and you'll find the chair responds to your movements with a fluid maneuverability. If it's your first time in an Aeron Chair, you'll find it a redefinition of the way a seat and a seated body can work together.
The Herman Miller Aeron Chair is designed and built on ergonomic principles, focused on the variability of weight and structure in the human figure - and on how the individual body actually operates in a seated position. Limitless variety in the lengths of limbs and the positions of elbows and hips means that safe and effective long-term sitting depend on adaptable design. The Aeron Chair cradles and supports your body in continual comfort.
The strong, supportive, and breathable Pellicle mesh fabric of the backrest and seat is also light and permeable, which helps to regulate temperatures and allows you to stay cool, dry, and extra comfortable. None of the disagreeable extra warmth and moisture that can build up with conventional chairs is present with the Aeron Chair by Herman Miller.
The fabric fits your form, which means there's far less pressure at the expected points along your body. Modern office work often means sitting for long periods; this chair lets you do that, minimizing the part of your concentration that must go your physical comfort, and letting you direct your mind instead to getting things done efficiently, without tiring.
The Aeron chair is the archetype of the Herman Miller company's tradition of innovation, joining functionality with elegance. Today, in retrospect, the chair's design is unsurprising. That's because, when it appeared, it defined the future of office chairs. The chair's look and feel are a definitive example of forward thinking that came to fruition - and became the standard for the industry. In fact, if imitation is flattery, then the Aeron Chair is complimented every day by offices around the globe.
- Top Ten Reasons to Buy the Aeron Chair
One of the most popular and fun internet memes is the top ten list. Aeron is one of the most versatile, multi-faceted office chairs on the market, and this list of the top ten reasons to invest in an Aeron Chair is only the beginning of a very long list.
- What's in a Name?
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- Symbol of the .com Era
Soon after its arrival in the 90's, the Aeron Chair became synonymous with the .com Era.
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Working at Smart Furniture is kind of like playing musical chairs. You can't ever assume that what you're sitting in today will be what you're sitting in tomorrow. We shuffle chairs around to learn about them; it creates a nice communal feel around the office and gives us an excuse to steal each other's chairs pretty much whenever we please.
And so today, I find myself sitting in the Aeron Chair. Seeing as how this is pretty much the most famous office chair ever created, I'm surprised that it's taken this long for me to land one. This particular version I'm sitting in is a size B, which seems to fit me just fine as I'm 5'11 and skinny; it has leather armpads (nice), and the PostureFit Lumbar Support option. Read more...
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- Easy to assemble (90)
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- Expensive (3)
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Most Liked Positive Review
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First Impressions
I was pretty excited the day I trekked over to Smart Furniture to pick up the Aeron Chair for review. For months I'd been sitting in a chair with rigid arms and...Read complete review
First Impressions
I was pretty excited the day I trekked over to Smart Furniture to pick up the Aeron Chair for review. For months I'd been sitting in a chair with rigid arms and backing and a metal bar across the front of the seat -- needless to say, I was looking forward to a change. When Christie wheeled the Aeron Chair out to my car, I knew I was in for one. Thick, wide armrests. A lip that fell off at the edge of the chair, and a weird looking material, almost sheer, that made up the seat and back of the chair, and looked like it would provide some give and take. The chair was a little smaller than I'd imagined, and at the same time more substantial. I'd expected thin materials and an extremely light chair, but Aeron had heft. I lifted it into my trunk, already looking forward to shoving my old chair down the stairs.
The X Factor
The Aeron Chair is porous, allowing air to pass through the back and seat. That means no heat build up, which can cause sweating and discomfort. Again, major improvement over my old chair.
Having only used the chair for about a week, it's hard to know how durable it is. But with a 12 year warranty from Herman Miller and all that excellent craftsmanship behind the design, you can be confident it'll take what you dish out.
The Bottom Line
The Aeron is a modern classic for a reason. It's comfortable, it's cool looking, and it's designed very very well. The slight drawbacks and flaws that exist are more than compensated for by all the great things the chair has to offer. For those on a budget, the Aeron Chair is still a great value compared to the new generation of similar-priced chairs riding the Aeron's coattails.
Most Liked Negative Review
Squeaky armrest
I have an Aeron chair which is almost 15 years old with no problems. I just bought a new one and the armrest squeaks. Replaced the new one and the replacement has the same...Read complete review
I have an Aeron chair which is almost 15 years old with no problems. I just bought a new one and the armrest squeaks. Replaced the new one and the replacement has the same issue. Quality has gone downhill on the Aeron chairs.
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After going through office chairs once a year. I decided to go with the Aeron. My only regret is not buying this chair sooner. Absolutely love the quality and finish of the polished chrome. My back will be thanking me in the years to come.
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This is the chair you want, so don't let the price slow you down. You pay a premium for the name, but the quality is great and the design is time tested.
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As mentioned in my previous review, I bought 2 Aeron Chairs this being the 2nd one. In relation as well to my previous comments, the Aeron is an Icon whose design and functionality is timeless. So therefore I consider this a product of a lifetime - an heirloom to my 2 kids - one Aeron for each of them.
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Yet to receive the product delivery but I am sure there will be no hiccups.
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Proud to be a new owner of the most iconic chair ever created. That's how much impact the Aeron Chair has on the industry as a whole because I had to buy 2 of these, one for me and the other for my wife. Both of which we would like and actually pass on to our children. The Aeron Chair will always be one of the best chairs around - bar none.
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In process.
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Great chair. I also have the embody from Herman miller and this one is the work chair of the two. More upright and lots of levers to adjust for your particular taste.
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Easy to assemble and Arrived in perfect condition.
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We use several Aeron chairs for micro-assembly work under microscopes -- probably not the typical use for this chair. It has lived up to all the positive reviews. Two things about the Aeron that are particularly important and useful for our work:
First, the seat angle adjustment is extremely valuable and useful when working under a microscope. This adjustment, which tilts the seat 5 degrees forward, allows techs to position themselves in the chairs in an ergonomically correct position. This is critically important when working this way for many hours at a time.
Second, the chairs have been very durable and have held up very well after several years of daily, sometimes multi-shift work. But, one part in particular is worth mention. When we're working under microscopes, we need to frequently adjust the height of the chair to match different positions of the microscope eyepieces. So, our Aeron's typically undergo height adjustment 20 or more times a day, every day. We've found that the height adjustment mechanisms of other chairs tend to become less reliable and wear out with this kind of use. But the height adjustment mechanisms of our Aerons continue to allow us to easily make very precise adjustments, just like when they were new, even after several years of use.
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i'VE HAD THIS CHAIR FOR OVER 6 MONTHS -- THE BEST CHAIR I'VE EVER OWNED!!!
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i'VE HAD THIS CHAIR FOR OVER 6 MONTHS -- THE BEST CHAIR I'VE EVER OWNED!!!
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Totally worth the investment. You can never go wrong with an Aeron Chair. Aesthetically goes with any setting and decor, comfortable, and extremely durable.
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Great chair! Very comfortable! Great quality!
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The chair comes with some issues that need to be fixed, but the customer service is reliable and help me handle the problem.
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we've tested 5 chairs and the Aeron is consistently the best for comfort and ergonomics
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great customer service!
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we've tested 5 chairs and the Aeron is consistently the best for comfort and ergonomics
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great customer service!
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The chair comes to me with several problems: the height and tension cannot be adjusted and there was a scratch on the base. But, when I contacted the customer service team, they promise to send me a new chair with no hesitation. I am glad about that. You can trust the smart furniture when you buy things from them. I will update my review when I got the new chair.
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Aeron is definitely the best, most ergonomic chair around (we did a lot of research and tested against the Mirra2 and chairs by Humanscale and Steelcase). They grey is softer and less corporate than the standard black.
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so easy - chair came fully assembled and ready to go.
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The only reason I give this chair a 4 star rating is I believe my wife and I should have gotten the "C" size. Unless you sit in the three different sizes, you really don't know which is best for yourselve!!! Buying online got me a good discount but shipping back to exchange two chairs would be a hassle for me due to bad neck and back injuries! The truth is they are GREAT QUALITY chairs,however we should have gone with the larger size. I am 5'10" but weight 250. the chart said "B" size. My thighs are big and touch the hard metal sides and I must sit properly with feet down, legs together then it's not as bad. Live and learn!!! There was a Store about an hour drive away that we should have went to and set in them first before we bought! I highly suggest that everyone does this because like shoes, they fit everyone differently!!!
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Service and delivery was good!
Comments about Herman Miller Aeron Chair:
The chair feels very nice. The mesh is very cushy and it keeps my butt cool (air flow). I still have some cons. I ordered posture fit, and the instruction requires damage (a small hole on the mesh which I understand people would neglect) on the chair, and the arm rests make squeaky noise which I don't feel like it is acceptible for the price. w/o considering the price, it's the best comfy chair I have had (of course for normal person who never tried expensive chair), w/ considering the price, not sure for others but I still feel it's expensive. It's very famous chair, and I even saw this chair on my java book (Head First Java). Overall, I like it.
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The chair came thru UPS and the service was perfect.
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We've tried a number of other high end office chairs and the Aeron continues to outperform. It's great if you spend too many hours at the computer :/ I recommend the upgrades - customization is important if you're spending a lot of time in this chair (lumbar support, adjustable arms, etc)
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Delivery was prompt and easy - chair comes assembled and ready to go
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It gave me the aha feeling as soon as I sat on the chair. Very comfortable and adjustable.
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Very comfortable, well worth the price.
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Excellent delivery.
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Remote team member loves this chair. Herman Miller are long lasting and comfortable throughout the day.
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SmartFurniture is always great. Prompt customer service and delivery.
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Great ergonomic chair
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My son is very satisfied with this Aeron chair. It is quite pricy but worth it.
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This chair very comfortable. It's pricy but worth it.
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I've had severe lower back issues for years and this chair all buy eliminates the daily pressure and pains I typically had with out chairs. The multi-functions allowed for a position to ease the pressure.
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Most of the offices that I've worked at in the last 15 years had Aeron Chairs. I love them. They're comfortable and they don't hurt my back or bottom for sitting extended periods of time. Since 2003, I've had an all black C version and it was time to invest in a smaller size that fit me better.
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Our Portland office uses Aerons almost exclusively. We find them to be comfortable and great quality.
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Service from SmarFurniture is always exceptional.
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I really love it
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Nice looking, well-built, good support, easy to assemble
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I work in the PC support field and sit for most of my 9 hour a day shift. This chair allows me to be comfortable sitting for extended periods.
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I ordered this chair for a surprise for my husband, and I couldn't be happier. The ordering process was super easy and straightforward. My husband loves the chair, and was so surprised when the huge box arrived at his office! Thanks Smart Furniture, I will order from you again in the future!
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Shipping & Delivery
Options are good. Here are your 2 shipping options:
Simple Scheduled Delivery: Free
Simple Scheduled Delivery is for folks that don't mind carrying furniture. The shipper will call prior to delivery to arrange an appointment, but the driver will not bring the furniture inside.
- Typical transit time is 4-7 business days.
- Larger/Freight items:
- For Residential deliveries, the shipper will contact you via phone call/email at least 24 hours in advance - to schedule a delivery appointment window (typically a 4 hour window). This is when your order does not ship with UPS/Fedex. Most shippers will have online tracking available as well.
- Business deliveries to companies/commercial addresses will typically not come with a pre-arranged appointment, but will arrive during standard business hours. Please contact Smart Furniture or the shipper if your business address has special scheduling needs.
- Smaller items + office chairs will typically ship via UPS/Fedex with a tracking number and online monitoring, but not a phone call and delivery appointment (UPS/Fedex do have scheduling programs with sign up on their websites). This can include office chairs and other products requiring assembly.
- The driver will deliver the shipment at the ground level/front of your house or in your apartment's regular delivery area. They will not bring the furniture inside or carry it up stairs.
- If you live in an apartment, the doorman can accept delivery on your behalf.
- For Larger/Freight shipment (non UPS/Fedex) You must be present at the scheduled delivery appointment to inspect the delivery items and sign paperwork if any damage is visible.
- We'll be sure to assist with any damage that may occur. Please call Smart Furniture right away if any issues arise.
- Any questions? Chat or call! We're happy to help!
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Inside Delivery: $74.00 per item
If you don't like carrying furniture, this is a great option. The shipper will schedule an appointment with you prior to delivery and bring the furniture into your home for you. This service does not include unpackaging or assembly.
- Typical transit time is 4-7 business days. Some larger and specialty items may take a bit longer.
- Shipper will arrange a four hour window for delivery at least 24 hours in advance.
- Your driver or delivery team will bring the furniture inside your home and into your room of choice (Up to two flights of stairs).
- Delivery folks will not unpack or assemble your furniture.
- You must inspect the purchase at the time of delivery and sign for any damages.
- We'll be sure to assist with any damage that may occur. Please call Smart Furniture right away if any issues arise.
- If you're ordering multiple items from the same manufacturer, we might be able to bundle your shipping upgrade costs! Give us a call and we'll make sure you're getting the best shipping price possible!
- Any questions? Chat or call! We're happy to help!
- Packaging Type: Ships in one box
- Assembled Chair Box Dimensions: 28" l x 28" w x 41" h
- Ready to Assemble Chair Box Dimensions: 27" l x 26" w x 24" h
- Packaged Weight: 55-58 lbs.
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Q:My desk is about 30 inches on the top surface and I'm not using a keyboard tray. Is this chair high enough to comfortably keep my forearms parallel from the padded arm rests, to the top surface of my desk?
Thanks!Asked on 2/8/2013 by Jamie McElroy from Knoxville, TN.
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A:Unfortunately that question cannot be answered with the data presented. It would depend on the Aeron seat height required for your height and posture. It would be best to call in to our sales office and we can better diagnose options. We can be reached at 888.467.6278.Answered on 2/12/2013 by Melanie from Smart Furniture
Q:I work at my desk for 12hr shifts, only to be replaced by my relief for his 12hr shift. What is the recommended daily usage of the Aeron, and what is the expected lifespan of the chair for it being used 24hr a day due to the two 12hr shifts?Asked on 2/6/2013 by Rick from Texas
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A:The Aeron Chair by Herman Miller is rated for 24 hour usage with a 12 year warranty. Of course, the Aeron could last longer than 12 years. But we definitely don't recommend including it in your office chair races....it would only embarrass the other chairs.Answered on 2/7/2013 by Karen G. from Smart Furniture
Q:I have a desk with a keyboard tray and the arm-rests on most chairs always hit my keyboard tray. I'd like to know what is the distance between the seat of the chair and the arm-rest, when the arm-rest is in its lowest position and when the arm-rest is fully extended to its highest position.Asked on 1/15/2013 by Anonymous
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A:I am happy to give you this information but keep in mind it will all depend on your seat height setting. The distance between the seat of the chair and the armrest when the armrest is in its lowest position is 5" and when the armrest is fully extended to its highest position is 9".Answered on 1/16/2013 by Melanie from Smart Furniture
Q:I have an Aeron Chair that I inherited so I know that the warranty is no longer valid. Anyway, I was wondering if I can buy parts from y'all...or can you refer me to the correct people?
What I need is the seat frame (the part that holds the material you sit on).
Any info you have would be greatly appreciatedAsked on 12/29/2012 by Anonymous
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A:Yes, we can sell you the replacement seat for your Aeron Chair, just contact our sales team either by phone at 888.467.6278 or email at email@example.com. We will need you to give us the information from the white sticker under the seat of the chair. We need to make sure to get you the right part as all replacement parts are all sales final.Answered on 12/31/2012 by Melanie from Smart Furniture
Q:does the back of the eaeron chair tilt? I got mine today and can not figure out how it can tilt back or move along with me.Asked on 12/13/2012 by Lena from Chicago, IL
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A:Yes, all Aeron Chairs lean back. It sounds like you need to adjust the tilt tension knob. Its the one with the +/- on it. It would help for you to watch the Aeron Adjustment Guide on YouTube.Answered on 12/13/2012 by Melanie from Smart Furniture
Q:In what situation do I need to use adjustable arms?Asked on 12/2/2012 by Faith from Ky
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A:The Aeron chair's fully adjustable arms moves arms up to 4" vertically and allows you to pivot the armpads 15 degrees outward and 17.5 degrees inward for added flexibility and mobility while you're seated. Adjustable arms also allow people with different statures to choose the arm height and angle that best accommodates their body size and work style. The adjustable arms also enable you to choose the best arm height for your desk or keyboard tray for proper keyboarding support.Answered on 12/3/2012 by Karen G. from Smart Furniture
Q:how much does aeron chair weight?Asked on 3/14/2012 by elisa_
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A:The Aeron Chair in sizes A or B weighs 55 lbs, while the chair in size C weighs 58 lbs.Answered on 3/15/2012 by Smart Furniture
A:60lbsAnswered on 4/17/2012 by Impression from Baltimore, MD
Q:I have another sizing question. I'm 6'-1" and 225 pounds and my wife is 5'-5" and maybe 160 pounds (she won't tell me and I surely won't ask!). Her inseam is 30". Should we order size B or size C? We tend to sit upright at the desk. Will a size B be too snug around the hips? Thanks for your help!Asked on 3/5/2012 by Bruce from Bellingham, WA
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A:If you both will be sharing the chair, a Mirra might be better as it has adjustments that would allow you both to use the chair comfortably. If you must have the Aeron, a size B would work. The size B would not be as supportive on the thighs if sitting in the chair all day. Please give us a call at 888-467-6278 and we'd be happy to answer any more questions you may have.Answered on 3/5/2012 by Anonymous
Q:I'm 350 plus any problems???Asked on 10/7/2011 by buck from chicago
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A:All three chair sizes are tested and warranted for use by persons 300 pounds and under.Answered on 10/7/2011 by Anonymous
Q:does this chair tilt side to side?Asked on 10/6/2011 by deb from great falls mt
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A:No, the Aeron Chair only tilts back (and forward by 4 degrees if you opt for the seat angle).Answered on 10/6/2011 by Melanie from Smart Furniture
Q:Does the chair come fully assembled?Asked on 7/27/2011 by Marshall from Rochester, NY
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A:I payed to have this assembled. YesAnswered on 8/25/2011 by Gary from Ontario,CA
A:It can, you specify whether you want the chair fully assembled or not in step 9 of the SmartDesigner. Ordering the chair fully assembled adds $50 to the price of the chair.Answered on 7/27/2011 by Melanie from Smart Furniture
Q:I am 6'3" and 210lbs, and my wife is 5'8" and 140lbs. We plan on sharing this chair. Would you recommend a C or B size?Asked on 5/28/2011 by pb
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A:This could go either way. If you get the B you will find the seat not quite deep enough to support your thighs and the back a little short. If you get the C the deeper seat may hit your wife in the back of the calves with the hard seat front edge. I would say if your wife's legs are long (meaning for her height her legs are long as opposed to a long torso) go with a C. Make sure to get fully adjustable arms so she can pull the arms (which are spaced father apart on a C) closer to her body for a more comfortable sitting experience. Call us to discuss in more detail if you like at 888.467.6278.Answered on 5/30/2011 by Melanie from Smart Furniture
A:Think you'd be happy with either... wife same size ... me 5 11 same size... have a B and a C... I have the B... will probably end up with the C... she has the C will probably end up with the B. We have no complaints, but the B is a little snug for me... so I'd recommend the C for you both as my wife doesn't have any complaints with the C at all.Answered on 5/31/2011 by Wife's IT Support from Columbia, MD
Q:I am 5'11 and 140 lbs, should I go with size B or C? I was thinking I'd go with size C because of my height, but just want an experts input. Thank you.Asked on 4/13/2011 by Mic
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A:Good question. The size C will be 1.25" wider overall, have a 1.5" deeper seat and a 3" taller back. If you lean back a lot I would go with the size C as you will use that taller back to support you when reclining. If you typically work sitting straight up I would go with a size B. Reason being, the front edge of the seat has a hard waterfall profile, and sitting straight up typically your legs are tucked under the seat and the back of your calves will get tired of be snuggled up against the (deeper size C) hard edge. Call 888-467-6278 for more info from our experts.Answered on 4/13/2011 by Melanie from Smart Furniture
Q:I'm 5'1", weight 180 lbs. Which chair should I choose A, B or C.Asked on 3/23/2011 by Anonymous
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A:The Aeron Size Chart puts you at a size B -- http://www.smartfurniture.com/shop/images/PC/AE11NEW/aeronsizechart_large.jpgAnswered on 3/23/2011 by Melanie from Smart Furniture
Q:I am 5'2" and weigh 118 lb. Even with a back support added to my "Manly" chair, I end up sitting on the edge of my seat when I work on the computer. My back is never resting on the chair. I want a chair with a short base. Would this chair allow me to sit close to the key board and my back supported? I am also concerned about the seat being cold! With no fat on my body, I get cold easily. How can I get a covered base?Asked on 2/23/2011 by Maggie from Little Rock, AR
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A:The Aeron chair is available in 3 sizes. With your height and weight a size A is perfect for you, it will have the shortest seat height and smallest stature of all the chairs we offer. You will want to order the chair with a "tilt limiter and seat angle" as this will allow you to sit on the edge of your seat and still be supported by the back of the chair. The PostureFit lumbar support will also be helpful should you opt for the add on lumbar feature. A covered base is not an option for Aeron though, maybe you can keep a blanket or throw at your desk. For additional suggestions please email email@example.com and we will do our best to match you up with your perfect chair.Answered on 2/24/2011 by Melanie from Smart Furniture
A:You should look at the aeron chair. I get good back support and can sit close to the keyboard.Answered on 3/10/2011 by Alan the CPA from Kent, WA
Q:can you register the chair?Asked on 2/2/2011 by dany2004 from Victore Ville CA
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A:There is no registration process for the Aeron chair. Your warranty is for 12 years to the original purchaser through the authorized seller you purchased from or with any authorized seller and your proof of purchase.Answered on 2/2/2011 by Melanie from Smart Furniture
Q:I am looking for a new office chair for my boss. He is 91 and still in the office 6-8 hours per day. He has trouble standing up from the chair and I am trying to find a secure lift chair that swivals.Asked on 1/19/2011 by Anonymous
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A:I would suggest a chair with no casters. This will allow him to push up from the chair without it moving. Take a look at the Setu with the four star base.Answered on 1/21/2011 by Anonymous
Q:How far does this chair tilt back? I'm looking for something that tilts back to almost a flat position.
thanks,Asked on 12/20/2010 by Anonymous
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A:None of our office chairs tilt back to a sleep position, Including the Aeron chair. Do you need this chair to sit at a desk? If not, try one of our Ekornes Stressless recliners (http://www.smartfurniture.com/ekornes-stressless-chairs.html, they tilt back to a sleep position. I hope this helps.Answered on 12/20/2010 by Melanie from Smart Furniture
Q:This chair sounds too good to be true. Would it be possible to get it without the caster base but rather an adapter plate that would fit my Chevy Impala? I love my car but the seats are killing me. This style of ergonomic seat would solve many back problems for those of us that commute 1-3 hours per day. The seat belts are attached to the B pillar and the floor so your chair wouldn't need to bear the load of the restraints.Asked on 10/8/2010 by Rickb from Jackson, MI
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A:Its not a bad idea but we don't recommend it. Your best bet were you to take on this project would be to purchase an Aeron Side Chair (which unfortunately we don't sell) as it has a sled base. Assuming you are handy, you can alter that sled base to the right height for use in your Imapala.Answered on 10/11/2010 by Melanie from Smart Furniture
The Aeron chair comes with a 12 year warranty from Herman Miller, the first name in home and office design. And when you buy a chair as comfortable, adaptable, attractive and ergonomic as the Aeron, you'll have every reason to keep it around that long. The Aeron Chair by Herman Miller is the most popular and most critically acclaimed office chair in history. But it's also one of the best values. At just $679 for the base model, the Aeron pays for itself in comfort, health, and increased productivity. Over the life of its warranty, the chair will cost you only 14 cents a day. How much would you pay per day to be more comfortable, healthier, and more productive at work? Get value. Buy yourself an Aeron today.
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Scot Newport quips that the Amazon distribution center in Chattanooga this time of year is like "a mini North Pole."
"It's a very exciting time of the year for Amazon," he said about the hectic Christmas season at the nation's No. 1 Internet retailer.
Newport, a former U.S. Army colonel who spent 27 years in the military, is now bringing his leadership skills to bear at Amazon for the holidays. The 48-year-old joined the Seattle-based company earlier this year after doing his research and finding what he termed Amazon's openness to vets.
"It has a very robust recruitment effort for veterans," Newport said.
As veterans increasingly transition to civilian life, they're finding it challenging like the rest of Americans to locate a job.
In fact, veterans who began their service after Sept. 11, 2001, face an unemployment rate of 10 percent, much higher than the national average of 7.7 percent, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
A number of U.S. companies, including Chattanooga-based Unum, launched an initiative called the 100,000 Jobs Mission in 2011 with a goal of hiring 100,000 transitioning service members by 2020. Its website boasts that more than 28,000 veterans have been hired by its members as of Sept. 30.
Last month, Amazon was named one of the top 100 military-friendly employers by G.I. Jobs magazine, coming in at No. 89.
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Amazon is employing about 9,000 people in Tennessee at its four distribution centers over the holidays, Cheeseman said.
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China's first solar chimney plant starts operating in desert
(source: Xinhua)
Updated: 2010-12-28
- A water-tower-like chimney is eye catching in the desolate desert, where under the chimney is a glass-made house sitting above the ground.
This is a solar chimney plant system in Jinshawan, Wuhai city of North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region, which is the country's first power plant that combines solar and wind power into power generation.
Starting operation on Dec 10, the 200-kilowatt power generating unit can supply 400,000 kWh of electricity per year, saving the equivalent of 100 tons of coal and 900 tons of water, compared with thermal power generation.
China has been making efforts in emission control to fulfill its commitment of reducing carbon dioxide emissions per unit of gross domestic product (GDP) by 40 to 50 percent by 2020.
Based on the proposal for the country's twelfth "Five-Year Program", which was released by the Communist Party of China Central Committee in late October, China should make the reduction of energy consumption intensity and carbon dioxide emission "binding goals" during the 2011-15 period.
Supported by the Ministry of Science and Technology and the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Regional Government, the project was co-designed and -developed by Inner Mongolia University of Science and Technology (IMUST) and the Technical University of Madrid, Spain.
"It took us three years to solve the technical bottlenecks," said Professor Wei Yili with the IMUST, who is a team member on the project.
The facility, composed of three parts -- solar collectors, a chimney and a turbine generator -- absorbs heat from the hot sand under the glass cover using the greenhouse effect, transmitting the hot air flows to the chimney and generating power by turning the turbine inside of it.
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"A feat of this facility is that an air door has been added to integrate wind power into the power supply, which enables the system to operate in winter when there is minimal sunshine. In this way, the system can operate 365 days of a year around the clock," he said.
Funded by a local company in Inner Mongolia with 1.38 billion yuan ($208 million), the project construction started in May 2009. It will consist of three phases covering a combined area of 277 hectares and its total generation capacity will reach 27.5 MW after the final phase is completed by 2013.
The power generated by the plant will then be transferred to the grid of Inner Mongolia and Hebei Province that provides electricity to Beijing, along with Hebei and Inner Mongolia.
Wei also noted that the most important substance in the technology was sand, which absorbs heat and accumulated energy. Therefore, the vast desert of west Inner Mongolia becomes the perfect site for locating such a plant.
More solar chimney plants of the kind will be built, taking the advantage of China's 2.6-million-square-kilometer desert as "resources", Wei said.
This project does only occupy the desert and wasteland. The operation and maintenance is also very simple and will produce no pollution, so it displays excellent performance in environmental protection. As the collector of the greenhouse covers vast areas of desert, it can effectively remove dust storms, which is important.
"Energy saving, plus restraining sandstorms by covering the moving sand, the solar chimney plant is of great importance in improving climate," he noted.
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With its 200kW, the prototype of the solar tower opened the 10/12/2010 at Jinshawan, Wuhai Mongolia (China), is four times more powerful than the previous prototype built by the German company Schlaich - Bergermann und Partners SBP in years 1982-1989 in Manzanares, Spain.
2nd International Conference on Solar Chimney Power Technology, held on Bochum Germany, 28-30 september 2010
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2nd International Conference on Solar Chimney Power Technology
28 - 30 September 2010
Ruhr-University Bochum, Germany
Organizer: Ruhr-Universität Bochum
Aerodynamik und Strömungsmechanik im Bauwesen
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Rüdiger Höffer
Universitätsstraße 150 44801 Bochum
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Solar Chimney Power Plants SCPPs produce electric power from solar radiation. The working principle is simple: A huge chimney in an arid area with sufficiently high solar irradiation is surrounded by a large glass roof, the collector. The warm air collected under the roof flows towards the chimney. There, on its way, it drives turbines connected to generators which create electric power. The natural fuel of SCPPs solar irradiation is carbon-free, inexhaustible, sustainable, costfree and practically unlimited. It is able to satisfy the power demand of mankind at present and in future.
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International Scientific Advisory Board
Prof. John Abel, Ph.D., Cornell University, USA
Prof. Theo W. von Backström, Ph.D., University of Stellenbosch, South Africa
Dr.-Ing. Rudolf Bergermann, Schlaich Bergermann Partner, Germany
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Rolf Breitenbücher, Ruhr-University Bochum, Germany
Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Breuer, RWTH Aachen, Germany
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dr.-Ing. E.h. Claudio Borri, Università degli Studi di Firenze, Italy
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Manfred Curbach, TU Dresden, Germany
Prof. Dr. Manfred Fischedick, Wuppertal Institute for Climate, Environment and Energy, Germany
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Michael Hirschfeld, Hochtief Construction AG, Germany
Prof. Detlev G. Kröger, Ph.D., University of Stellenbosch, South Africa
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ludger Lohaus, Leibniz University Hannover, Germany
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Francesco Martelli, Universita degli Studi di Firenze, Italy
Prof. René Motro, Université de Montpellier, France
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Piotr Noakowski, FaAA, Düsseldorf, Germany
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dr. h.c. mult. Jörg Schlaich, Schlaich Bergermann Partner, Germany
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dr.-Ing. E.h. Gerhart I. Schuëller, University of Innsbruck, Austria
M. Sc. Phys. Wolf-Walter Stinnes, GreenTower Ltd., Pretoria, South Africa
Dr.-Ing. Jürgen Strauss, Heitkamp Ingenieur- und Kraftwerksbau, Germany
R. Sundaram, Sundaram Architects PVT. LTD., India
Prof. Dr. Yukio Tamura, Tokyo Polytechnic University, Japan
Prof. Xinping Zhou, Huazhong University of Science and Technology Wuhan, China
Prof. Gideon P.A.G. van Zijl, Ph.D., Delft University of Technology, Netherlands, University of Stellenbosch, South Africa
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Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dr.-Ing. E.h. Wilfried B. Krätzig, Chairman, Ruhr-University Bochum, Germany
Dr. Hermann Bottenbruch, Former President of CICIND, Germany
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Reinhard Harte, Berg. University Wuppertal, Germany
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Rüdiger Höffer, Ruhr-University Bochum, Germany
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Peter Mark, Ruhr-University Bochum, Germany
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Hans-Jürgen Niemann, Ruhr-University Bochum, Germany
Invited Lectures
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dr. h.c. mult. J. Schlaich, SBP Berlin:
Concept and motivation of solar updraft power technology
Prof. Dr. M. Fischedick, Dr. P. Viebahn, S. Samadi, Wuppertal Institut:
Solar updraft technology and global energy scenarios
Thermodynamics and Machinery
Prof. Dr. D.G. Kröger, U. Stellenbosch, Dr. J. Pretorius, ESCOM; Cape Town:
Basic theory and numerical simulation of solar updraft power plants
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Solar chimney technology without solar collectors
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Pressure distribution on solar thermal power plant chimneys in thunderstorms
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Dr.-Ing. H. Gladen, SM AG, Erlangen:
Methodical approach to design the solar collector of a solar chimney power plant
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Realization and costs of solar updraft power plants
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An economically realistic growth path towards kilometric chimneys
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Step-wise construction and financing of SCPPs with light-weight steel towers
Prof. Dr. W. Breuer, RWTH Aachen
Solar Chimney Power Technology - An Economist's Point of View
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Complete solar energy supply system for Africa and Europe with solar updraft
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Optimum design of solar chimneys
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Optimum design of the hot air injection into the solar chimney
Dr. R. de Richter, Tour Solaire, Montpellier, Dr. Sylvain Caillol, ICG Montpellier:
Can airflow and radiation under the collector glass contribute to SUPPs
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Optimized erection technology of GIGA towers
Prof. Dr. J. Schneider, TU Darmstadt
Optimization of the Structural Capacity and Thermal Behaviour of a SCPP Glass Roof
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Optimum shell design of solar updraft towers
Prof. Dr.-Ing. W.B. Krätzig, K&P, Prof. Dr. G. I. Schuëller, U. Innsbruck:
Safety, reliability and durability concepts for solar updraft power components
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Progress in the structural design of solar chimneys
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Soil-structure-interaction of large concrete shells
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Concrete concepts for solar chimneys
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Life-cycle-management and design of large shell structures
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Earthquake behaviour of solar updraft power plant chimneys
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A prototype Energy Tower is currently under construction in the Israeli desert.
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A Malvern Instruments Spraytec system is to be used in an ambitious alternative energy project - Energy Towers - currently under development by the Israeli and Indian Governments. Energy Towers is the name of a technology developed at the Technion Israel Institute of Technology to use the hot, dry air that is abundant in arid countries for cost-effective electricity production.
The technology harnesses the power generated by the downdraft phenomenon caused by sprayed water droplets: consistent droplet size is crucial and will be monitored by the Malvern Spraytec.
Energy Towers is an impressive concept. The tower itself comprises a hollow shaft, over 400m tall and 100m wide, into which water (usually brackish or sea water) is sprayed at the top opening. The water partially evaporates and cools the surrounding air which then sinks and produces a downdraught capable of moving a system of turbines and electricity generators placed at the bottom of the shaft. The tower would generate energy 24 hours a day, with minimal environmental impact. Unlike wind energy, hydropower and biomass, Energy Towers requires no collection device to capture solar radiation.
Tests have shown that a variation in sprayed droplet size can dramatically affect output: consistency is vital in order to achieve optimal performance, and as a result a Malvern Spraytec has been specified to play a key role in the spray system.
The Spraytec delivers real time, high-speed measurements of high-concentration sprayed liquid droplets. It combines laser diffraction particle characterization with patented high concentration data inversion routines, ideal for the analysis of sprays with high or rapidly changing concentrations.
Spraytecs robust and efficiently sealed construction makes it ideal for highly demanding applications, such as the Energy Tower, where accuracy is essential. A large clearance between transmitter and receiver modules is designed to accommodate sprays with large cone angles with minimal contamination of the optical system. Both modules can be easily mounted on a custom rig. Real-time spray measurement can be taken at speeds of up to 2500Hz giving a time resolution of one measurement every 400 microseconds, a measurement speed which is software configurable. Spraytec software provides a variety of statistical displays, accessed through a user-friendly interface, to enable quick data analysis and comprehension without the need to export data to additional analysis programs.
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July 13 2009
Companies set up Sahara concentrated solar initiative
A group of solar, engineering and financial companies signed a memorandum of understanding to set up the Desertec Industrial Initiative (DII), aimed at promoting concentrated solar power (CSP) generation from the deserts of North Africa.
A group of solar, engineering and financial companies signed a memorandum of understanding to set up the Desertec Industrial Initiative (DII), which is aimed at promoting concentrated solar power (CSP) generation from the deserts of North Africa.
The 12 founder companies include solar companies Solar Millennium, Abengoa and Schott, engineering companies Siemens and ABB, utilities RWE and E.ON and financial companies Deutsche Bank, HSH Nordbank, and MunichRe.
In a statement, Desertec says the companies will establish a planning entity set up as German limited liability company, which will be owned by the Desertec Foundation and shareholders from a variety of different countries.
DII says its main goals are the drafting of concrete business plans and associated financing concepts, and the initiating of industrial preparations for building a large number of networked solar thermal power plants distributed throughout the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region.
It adds that it aims to produce sufficient power to meet around 15% of Europes electricity requirements and a substantial portion of the power needs of the producer countries. DII says it aims to develop viable investment plans within three years of its establishment.
The initiative says it will provide greater energy security for both EU and MENA countries; growth and investment for the MENA region as a result of substantial private investment; safeguard future water supply in MENA countries by utilising excess energy in desalination plants; and make a significant contribution to achieving the EU and Germanys emission reduction targets.
E.ON Climate and Renewables managing director Hervé Touati says: We share the DESERTEC vision of exploiting the suns energy on a grand scale to supply power to Europe and the African countries. He added E.ON is constantly expanding its involvement in solar power, especially in the field of solar thermal power plants as envisaged for supplying power in the Desertec Initiative.
Abengoa Solar chief executive and chairman Santiago Seage says: Today we are building North Africa's first private integrated solar combined cycle plant in Algeria and the regions largest utility-owned integrated solar combined cycle plant in Morocco. Tomorrow Abengoas experience in transmission, desalination and solar projects in North Africa will make a significant contribution to the success of the Desertec objectives.
Abengoa is best known for its solar tower technology, but is also involved in large scale projects using parabolic troughs. Fellow solar company Solar Millennium has developed several large scale CSP plants using parabolic troughs in Spain and the US.
Utilities E.ON and RWE have both recently bought into solar ventures. Siemens is the market leader for steam turbines for solar thermal power plants, while both ABB and Siemens have expertise in the High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) transmission technology that will be needed to connect power plants in North Africa to Europe.
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by Terry Duffy
Like its counterparts in other towns throughout the county, the Porter Town Board set the stage for 2013 with a number of appointments, policies, fees, rates and procedures approved at its organizational session earlier this month.
Included among the vast list of approvals were:
•The setting of Town Board meetings for the year. Meetings will be held on the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m., with alternate scheduled dates in October and November due to holidays. For the balance of 2013 they are Mondays, Feb. 11; March 11; April 8; May 13; June 10; July 8; Aug. 12; Sept. 9; Oct. 7; Tuesday, Nov. 12; and Dec. 9. All meetings will take place at Town Hall.
•The reappointment of Michael J. Dowd as town attorney at $20,600, and as town prosecutor at $8,240.
•The setting of salaries for town officials. Notables include: Merton Wiepert, supervisor and budget officer, $32,082; Jeff Baker, Larry White and Joe Fleckenstein, Town Board members, $7,165 each; Tom Baia, Town Board member and deputy supervisor, $7,680; Scott Hillman, highway superintendent, water and sewer superintendent, and park and Town Hall maintenance, $67,634; Gail Zachary, town clerk, registrar, and water and sewer payment clerk, $52,665; Norm Ault, town bookkeeper, system manager, budget assistant, assistant town clerk, and assistant registrar (plus longevity stipend), $46,825; and Susan Driscoll, town assessor (non certified), plus duties as coordinator for planning and zoning, $40,634.
•Town Board liaisons include: CWM Citizens Advisory Committee, Wiepert; Village of Youngstown, Baia; Recreation, Wiepert; Niagara Falls Chamber of Commerce, Baia; Libraries, White; Fire companies: Youngstown, Baia, and Ransomville, Baker; Human Relations, Fleckenstein, Wiepert and Ault; Highways, Fleckenstein, Hillman and White; Buildings, Dave Truesdale, Wiepert and Hillman; Planning Board, Fleckenstein and Baia; Zoning Board, Baker and White; Historical societies, Wiepert; Niagara River Region Chamber, Fleckenstein and Baker; LOOW RAB, Bill Choboy, and Niagara River Greenway, White.
•The setting of town holidays for 2013. From February onward these include: Presidents Day, Monday, Feb. 18; Good Friday, Friday, March 29; Memorial Day, Monday, May 27; Independence Day, Thursday, July 4; the town's floating holiday, Friday, July 5; Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 2; Columbus Day, Monday, Oct. 14; Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11; Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 28; the day after Thanksgiving, Friday, Nov. 29; Christmas Day, Wednesday, Dec. 25 and New Year's Day, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2014.
The town Highway Department will take the following days off: first day of small game season in place of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday and the first day of big game season in place of President's Day.
•The approval of Planning and Zoning Board appointments. Included are: George Spira as chair of the Planning Board; reappointment of Pamela Parker as secretary, Planning Board; and reappointment of Donald McCollum, Planning Board member, Jan. 20, 2013, to Dec. 31, 2017. Also, reappointment of John "Duffy" Johnston as chair of the Zoning Board of Appeals; Nancy Smithson, ZBA secretary; and Jackie Robinson, ZBA member, from Jan. 1, 2013, to Dec. 31, 2017.
•The setting of water and sewer rates for 2013. Rates, both effective Jan. 1, are:
Water - 0 to 7,000 gallons, $15.75 minimum; 7,000 to 20,000 gallons, $2.26 per 1,000; 20,000 to 100,000 gallons, $2 per 1,000; more than 100,000 gallons, $1.50 per 1,000 (irrigation rate). New York State Parks, minimum, $329.61; first 100,000 gallons, $182.29; more than $100,000 gallons, $1.50 per 1,000. Village of Youngstown, $1.66 per 1,000.
Sewer - Town of Porter, 0 to 7,000 gallons, $32.90; more than 7,000 gallons, $4.70 per 1,000; Village of Youngstown, $4.70 per 1,000; Fort Niagara State Park, $4.70 per 1,000. The treatment rate to the Town of Lewiston Water pollution Control Center is $3.25 per 1,000 gallons.
•Dog license fees for 2013: spayed/neutered, $10 non-spayed/neutered, $18; and purebred, $25.
•Miscellaneous authorizations include: setting of Town hall hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; official bank, First Niagara, and official newspaper, Niagara Gazette.
For more, visit the town's website, www.townofporter.net.


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Sunday, November 27, 2011
Aunt Kate - The Funeral Crasher
It all began with this photograph of my mother's ancestors.
The picture was in my brother's possession for many years. As I have become the keeper of family history he gifted it to me last year. Spending time with the photograph several interesting features captured my attention.
The little boy standing in the middle (great-uncle William) reminds me of Little Lord Fauntleroy. Looking closer he does not seem thrilled about the entire process! Might be those ruffles making him less than happy with his attire.
Mom identified the woman as her aunt Kate and stated she marched to her own drummer. As the conversation progressed just how "interesting" aunt Kate was during her lifetime became clear.
This all came to light while chatting with Mom about her early memories in Baltimore City, Maryland.
One story that always makes me a wee bit uncomfortable is how Mom's relatives were laid out in the front parlor when they passed away. The family placed a black wreath on the front door to let everyone know they were grieving a loved one.
Shortly afterwards family and friends would gather for the wake. Everyone would come bearing food and sympathy. Many times offering to help with the younger children of the house.
Tell the truth when I was younger the parlor of my grandmother's house was not a favorite!
As we talked about this custom Mom remembered the story of her aunt Kate. At first I was certain I misunderstood the information being presented. Asking Mom to repeat what she just shared I realized that my great-aunt Kate was a funeral crasher!
Seems whenever Kate saw a black wreath she proceeded home and changed into her best funeral attire. Off she would go to pay her respects and visit with the family of the deceased. Only problem, many times she did not know the parties involved!
Now you see why I had to ask Mom to repeat this story. After I gained my composure I asked why Kate would engage in this type of behavior. Did she show up for the food, was she trying to discover interesting gossip, or was she lonely.
The answer to all these questions was a resounding NO! Seems my sweet great-aunt loved to comfort people in their time of need. Even if they were strangers she would offer condolences and support.
Listening to my mother tell the story made me realize how important it is to capture every memory. Making time to sit with her asking questions has uncovered many interesting stories.
Whether Kate was eccentric or kind-hearted this tale makes me smile. Don't we love finding these gems in our family tree?
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I love the characters in our tree! They are the best. Your Kate certainly qualifies, I find her mesmerizing.ReplyDelete
What a great story. Like you, I thought maybe Aunt Kate was after the free food. Turns out she was just tender hearted. What a great tale to pass down through the generations!ReplyDelete
I love this story. The world needs more Aunt Kates...there to help whenever they can. What a good story to pass down!ReplyDelete
Listening to your Mom is also a good reminder for us not to impose our modern impressions on the actions of others. Too bad more people today aren't like your Aunt Kate.ReplyDelete
Thanks for the comments about Aunt Kate. Listening to Mom talk about her was such a treat. There are other lovely stories about this interesting lady that will always be kept in the family.ReplyDelete
Marian-wonderful observations! Our modern day outlook does color how we sometimes perseve past events. That is why it was so vital to hear this story from my mother. As I travel this genealogy road the lessons learned from more experienced family researchers are priceless!
What a wonderful story! You are so fortunate to have been able to talk with your mom to get the scoop on Aunt Kate's behavior.ReplyDelete
In Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum novels, her grandmother attends funerals whenever possible. Her motivation is mostly social. The funerals attended are a recurring theme in the books. I always found the theme a bit unbelievable; but, perhaps not!ReplyDelete
Thanks for sharing this fascinating story! It is always amazing what you learn when you ask.
This just put a smile on my face. My mother doesn't miss a "black" wake or funeral in Kansas City Kansas. She shows up on stranger's doorstep with a brisket in hand, attends wakes at random and greets the mourning family as if acquainted. She can concoct the most far-out relations of the deceased or the grieving. But, there's always a connection, albeit 6 degrees of separation.ReplyDelete
My great-grandmother often went to the funeral home when she didn't know the deceased. Her reason - she might see someone she knew from "out in the country." She grew up in a rural area of the county which was just a few miles from town but she didn't drive so she would walk two blocks to the funeral home to see if anyone she knew happened to be there paying their respects.ReplyDelete
How lovely! A wonderful woman, your great aunt Kate. I agree. We need more like her!ReplyDelete
Thanks for the wonderful comments! I agree, Aunt Kate was an amazing lady! Mom lights up when she talks about her favorite ancestor!ReplyDelete
What a wonderful story! Great Aunt Kate reminded me of Stephanie Plum's grandmother, too. She sounds like a charitable woman. Makes me wish I could have known her.ReplyDelete
What an interesting story. Thanks so much for sharing!ReplyDelete


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